108th Auction

2023/5/20

Lot 201

Patek Philippe

A very fine Geneva lever chronometer

Sold

estimated
2.8004.500 €
Price realized
5.500 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, engine-turned.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Bridge movement, "Pat. Jan. 13, 1891", club-tooth lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.
Case no.217193
Diam.53 mm
Circa1897
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.112 g


Even though this piece shows many characteristics of a "Chronometro Gondolo", such as wolftooth winding wheels, the watch was never delivered to Gondolo & Labouriau in Rio de Janeiro. Between 1902 and 1930 Patek Philippe produced an exclusive collection specially for the renowned Brazilian watch resellers. The prestige of the Patek brand was such that the word "Patek" was regarded as a synonym for any watch, regardless whether it was made by Patek Philippe or not.